Postdoctoral Fellow - Polymer Chemistry & Lab Leadership

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Carolina in Columbia seeks a Post Doctoral Fellow to conduct research in polymer materials and process chemistry under a faculty mentor. You will supervise lab personnel and help advance training agendas while developing foundational results for publications and grant proposals.

The position emphasizes polymer synthesis, analytical techniques, and strong written/oral communication skills, with a 12-month term and a 40/40/20 workload distribution.

Qualifications

• Requires a Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree by the start date of employment.
• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field by start date.
• Expertise in synthetic polymer chemistry and polymer analytical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conducting research in polymer materials and process chemistry for publications and proposals.
• Build lab capabilities and assist with ordering, installation, and recommendations.
• Train and mentor graduate students, review results, and lead by example.

Skills

Polymer chemistry

Polymer analysis

Written and oral communication

Education

Doctoral degree by start date

Ph.D. in Chemistry

Tools

NMR

IR spectroscopy

GPC

TGA

DSC

Rheology

Job description

University of South Carolina in Columbia seeks a Post Doctoral Fellow to conduct research in polymer materials and process chemistry under a faculty mentor. You will supervise lab personnel and help advance training agendas while developing foundational results for publications and grant proposals.

The position emphasizes polymer synthesis, analytical techniques, and strong written/oral communication skills, with a 12-month term and a 40/40/20 workload distribution.